Course Syllabus

Programming I

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Course Description

This course introduces students to the foundational concepts of programming. Students learn sequence, decision, and repetition coding concepts to develop effective solutions. Students gain experience working with more complex data types including lists, tuples, arrays, and dictionaries to model advanced scenarios, identify coding inefficiencies, and provide robust alternatives.

Essential Objectives

1. Analyze the purpose and structure of programming including input, processing and output.
2. Compose variables with expression and repetition structures.
3. Demonstrate how to effectively structure IF statements and repetition statements/loops.
4. Apply programming logic to solve problems with a flow chart.
5. Assess and evaluate code for efficiency and security issues.
6. Evaluate methods associated with strings.
7. Demonstrate how to work effectively with variables while writing clean code making use of simple data types including floats, integers, Booleans, and strings.
8. Interact with classes including lists, tuples, arrays, and dictionaries.
9. Debug code by identifying and fixing errors or malfunctions in program logic.
10. Explain the role of functions within code and how to develop function for code reuse.
11. Demonstrate an awareness of potential biases in coding and develop equitable and accessible programming solutions.

Required Technology

More information on general computer and internet recommendations is available on the CCV IT Support page. https://support.ccv.edu/general/computer-recommendations/

Please see CCV's Digital Equity Statement (pg. 45) to learn more about CCV's commitment to supporting all students access the technology they need to successfully finish their courses.

Required Textbooks and Resources

This course only uses free Open Educational Resources (OER) and/or library materials. For details, see the Canvas Site for this class.

Artificial Intelligence(AI) Policy Statement

CCV recognizes that artificial intelligence (AI) and generative AI tools are widely available and becoming embedded in many online writing and creative applications.

Prohibited: The use of generative AI is not allowed in this course, with the exception of spellcheck, grammar check and similar tools. This course rests in the value of students engaging in the learning process without relying on AI-generated content. Students will develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills independently, owning their learning journey from start to finish. If you use these tools, your actions would be considered academically dishonest and a violation of CCV's Academic Integrity Policy.

Methods

Teaching Methods

In this class you will learn Java through a variety of methods. This course is taught primarily as a hands on experience in Java programming. You will be expected to:

• Participate in classroom discussions.
• Research programming topics, create presentations based on your research and present the information to your classmates.
• Read the weekly reading assignments and respond to prompts in the online classroom.
• Write code in the classroom and work on programming assignments outside of class.

Evaluation Criteria

This class will be evaluated on the following criteria:

• 25% - Weekly programming assignments
• 20% - Programming presentation and research project
• 15% - Participation in the weekly reading prompts
• 40% - Programming final project

Grading Criteria

CCV Letter Grades as outlined in the Evaluation System Policy are assigned according to the following chart:

	High	Low
A+	100	98
A	Less than 98	93
A-	Less than 93	90
B+	Less than 90	88
B	Less than 88	83
B-	Less than 83	80
C+	Less than 80	78
C	Less than 78	73
C-	Less than 73	70
D+	Less than 70	68
D	Less than 68	63
D-	Less than 63	60
F	Less than 60
P	100	60
NP	Less than 60	0

Weekly Schedule

Attendance Policy

Regular attendance and participation in classes are essential for success in and are completion requirements for courses at CCV. A student's failure to meet attendance requirements as specified in course descriptions will normally result in a non-satisfactory grade.

• In general, missing more than 20% of a course due to absences, lateness or early departures may jeopardize a student's ability to earn a satisfactory final grade.
• Attending an on-ground or synchronous course means a student appeared in the live classroom for at least a meaningful portion of a given class meeting. Attending an online course means a student posted a discussion forum response, completed a quiz or attempted some other academically required activity. Simply viewing a course item or module does not count as attendance.
• Meeting the minimum attendance requirement for a course does not mean a student has satisfied the academic requirements for participation, which require students to go above and beyond simply attending a portion of the class. Faculty members will individually determine what constitutes participation in each course they teach and explain in their course descriptions how participation factors into a student's final grade.

Participation Expectations

To be prepared for class each week please:

• Read the assigned material and demonstrate an understanding of those resources in your assignments and posts. Readings and resources should be cited using APA format.
• Post an original response to the weekly prompt(s) before class begins (6:00 PM on Thursdays). You are welcome to post early, as your schedule allows, but you will not receive full credit if you do not meet these minimum requirements and/or deadlines.
• Posts should be substantive and demonstrate college-level writing. A substantive post is well-developed, contains a minimum of 100 words, and references the reading or another appropriate source. One or two sentences of general statements or unsupported opinions do not constitute a substantive post.
• Weekly programming assignments do not have to compile, but the code should show an attempt to complete the assignment in a meaningful way. If your code does not compile, you should be prepared to talk about the troubleshooting steps that you took to try and solve the problem on your own.
• The final project must compile and run error free.
• All code must demonstrate proper indentation, and be commented and formatted for readability.

Missing & Late Work Policy

Weekly assignments are due at the start of class. We will be displaying and discussing your code to talk about what worked, and how it worked. Therefore, it is essential to come to class prepared with the weekly assignment. Weekly assignments can be turned in one week after the due date, at a 10% penalty.

Accessibility Services for Students with Disabilities:

1. Provide disability documentation to the Accessibility Coordinator at your academic center. https://ccv.edu/discover-resources/students-with-disabilities/
2. Request an appointment to meet with accessibility coordinator to discuss your request and create an accommodation plan.
3. Once created, students will share the accommodation plan with faculty. Please note, faculty cannot make disability accommodations outside of this process.

Academic Integrity